Tag: declaration of independence

• Did you know this? Happy Fourth of July

  

  Independence day is one of America’s most celebrated and enjoyable days. From picnics to fire works to family fame, it’s hard to beat for summer fun. Here are a few fun facts which you may not have known about July 4. Did you know? Our Founding Fathers didn’t declare independence on July 4, 1776.  They…

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  July 4, 2018

  History & Culture

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• Rights, The Declaration of Independence, & the Louisiana School System

  In this fascinating article by Tom Lindsey Is the Declaration of Independence Based on a Lie which I’ve started using in my history and government class, Lindsey brings up a rejected bill in the Louisiana State Assembly which would have required school students to recite a portion of the Declaration of Independence before school. Representative Norton, who…

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  August 8, 2016

  History & Culture

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